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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.25, 14,348.99 and 3,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.25, 14,348.99 and 3,327.68 is: 4,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.25 : 14,348.99 = 3,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.25/14,348.99 = 3,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.25x = 14,348.99 × 3,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.25x = 47,748,794.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,794.53/9,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.38

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